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How to Advertise Your Counselling Practice and Get Clients

Oct 03, 2022

Counselling and other mental health services are becoming more popular as an increasing number of people compare their lives as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to a tightrope walk or sailing on the sea without control due to the strong current of...

What Is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy?

Jul 20, 2022

Through dialectical behaviour therapy, you can improve your coping skills or assist a friend or family member who is currently faced with intense emotions. It is a powerful therapeutic tool that, regardless of a person's age, has been shown to be successful...

What Is ABA Therapy?

Jul 13, 2022

Applied behaviour analysis (ABA) is a behavioural therapy technique that involves teaching children with autism spectrum disorder, or other developmental disabilities, to change their negative behaviour through rewards and consequences. Developed in...

All the Types of Learning Disabilities

Nov 11, 2021

Learning disabilities are lifelong conditions that are usually diagnosed in school-aged children. Contrary to common misconception, they are not intellectual impairments. In fact, people with learning disabilities have above-average intelligence. Read...

ADHD & ADD: Differences & Similarities

Sep 10, 2021

Does your child daydream a lot, have difficulty keeping their attention on tasks or do things impulsively without thinking of their consequences? If they exhibit one or more of these symptoms, they may likely have ADD or another subtype of ADHD. While...

Research Discovers Rural Kids Deal Better with Stress

Aug 13, 2018

Kids who grow up in the city without pets are more at risk of developing mental illness. A new University of Colorado study also found children raised in the country with lots of animals and a dusty environment are more resilient to stress. Published...

What is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)?

Apr 05, 2013

ADD is one of the most controversial subjects in psychotherapy today. Formerly simply called ADD (for Attention Deficit Disorder), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a more recently coined term that describes attention deficit (the...

Study Finds Meditation Boosts Attention Span

Aug 09, 2010

Have you ever found it hard to keep focused and stop your mind from wandering? According to a new study conducted in the US, meditation might just be the answer. What Inspired the Study The study, which was inspired by Buddhist monks, has found that...

Natural Treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Jul 05, 2010

Natural treatments are increasingly sought out for their relative lack of side effects, and are used for a wide array of conditions, including Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  What is Attention...

Behaviour Modification & Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Jul 02, 2010

Behaviour modification is one of a range of non-invasive techniques or treatments used to treat a variety of conditions, including Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This is part of a general move...

Counselling and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Jul 02, 2010

Counselling has long been utilised as a treatment option for treating behavioural disorders, including Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This is a growing trend as patients and parents look for drug-free...

Hypnotherapy and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Jul 02, 2010

Hypnotherapy is one of many treatment options used for addressing a range of conditions, including Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The benefits of hypnotherapy are vast and contribute to one's wellbeing...

Cognitive Therapy and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Jul 02, 2010

Cognitive therapy is one of a range of treatment options used for treating behavioural disorders, including Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  It is the treatment of choice for patients and parents...

Herbal Medicine and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Jul 02, 2010

Herbal medicine is one of many natural treatment options used for treating a range of conditions, including Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This is part of a growing trend as people look for natural...

TCM and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Jul 02, 2010

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient healing tradition that is increasingly utilised for its ability to treat a wide range of conditions, including Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), otherwise known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...

Nutrition, Diet & Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Jul 02, 2010

Paying attention to our nutrition and consuming a balanced diet are fundamental aspects of managing our overall health. They assist in our physical and psychological development, and can also provide protection against the onset of disease and conditions...

Learning About Learning Difficulties

Apr 30, 2010

Learning difficulties, otherwise known as learning disabilities or disorders can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. The symptoms can range from distractibility, weak literacy or numeracy, struggling at school to behavioural disorders. Many...

Improving Your Attention Span

Jan 19, 2009

Do you often find yourself distracted when you have an important task to do? Whether it's a work task, cleaning around the home, or whatever you have to get done, there are ways to cut down the distractions and improve your attention span. Follow these...

Foods and ADHD: What You Need to Know

Dec 04, 2008

ADHD is becoming more common in children and it seems that the foods that are eaten may be having more of an impact than is realised.  Read on to find out about foods that should be eaten and foods that should be avoided. Foods to Eat for ADHD Protein...

Attention Deficit Disorder: Everything You Need To Know

Dec 03, 2008

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is the most commonly reported childhood behaviour disorder, and is characterised by poor attention span, impulsive behaviour, and hyperactivity in some children.  It is most common in childhood but some sufferers carry...

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